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Remarkable Syrah

02/06/2014

by Fannin10580945

This was a pop and pour from a cool cellar. Initially, the nose was savory, with herbs, underbrush and road tar/bacon fat notes. But on first taste, the palate exploded in fruit and floral notes. After a little time for air and a bit of warming, the nose and palate aligned. The wine is intense and bold, yet focused and elegant with no rough edges and a long smooth finish. It's outstanding and very engaging in its youth, so it will be hard to resist and see how it ages. Very, very nice wine!

Great but will get even better

10/27/2013

by Tocai442354

Excellent now but will cellar for 1-2 more years.

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